About Me
Biography
Music has always been my passion. I started learning the piano around the age of 5, and I eventually received my ARCT in Piano from the RCM about 17 years later.
After watching the movie “Amadeus”, I declared to my parents that I wanted to write music just like Mozart did. A few days later, I finished my first composition, although understandably it did not end up anywhere near the quality of his pieces (I was only 6 years old after all!).
Now we fast-forward to the present to find that I’m still composing away. My pieces have a strong classical influence, but I’ve been able to find my own style. Unfortunately, it is very difficult for me to explain what my music is like. So you’ll just have to listen to it in order to find out for yourself.
As for my other interests, I enjoy making short films with “Have Pity On Us Productions” (Jimmy, Tommy, and me), “Watercooler Talk Productions” (Jimmy and me), and “Sibling Rivalry Productions” (me and my brother). I also hope to make some simple video games one day with my brother.
In any case, you may hear some of my music featured in these projects, so stay tuned!
How to Compose (articles by Alphonse Nguyen)
- [01] General Points
- [02] Melody Writing
- [03] Accompaniment
- For Intermediate Composers – guest article by Countersubject
- [04] Modulation
- [05] Counterpoint
- General Tips on Notation – guest article by Countersubject
- [06] Harmony 3-5 Review (RCM)
- [07] Rhythm and Meter
- [08] Beginning and Ending
- [09] Chord Progression
- [10] More Melody Madness
Performances by me
Music Puzzles/Games
Watercooler Talk Productions
Sibling Rivalry Productions
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